Asia
China kicks off major African summit as it seeks to woo leaders amid pressure from the West
World
September 4, 2024
China kicks off major African summit as it seeks to woo leaders amid pressure from the West
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Pope Francis embarks on his longest trip yet as Catholic Church pivots to Asia
World
September 2, 2024
Pope Francis embarks on his longest trip yet as Catholic Church pivots to Asia
CNN — He is 87 years old and in recent years has battled health difficulties and begun using a wheelchair.…
China and Philippines trade blame over latest vessel collisions in disputed South China Sea
World
September 1, 2024
China and Philippines trade blame over latest vessel collisions in disputed South China Sea
CNN — The Chinese and Philippine Coast Guards traded blame over the latest collisions involving their vessels in the disputed…
Roadside executions the latest grim chapter for Pakistan’s oldest insurgency
World
August 31, 2024
Roadside executions the latest grim chapter for Pakistan’s oldest insurgency
CNN — Truck driver Munir Ahmed was motoring along a darkened highway after a long day unloading sacks of rice…
Japan urges 4 million to evacuate as lumbering Typhoon Shanshan threatens south with up to a meter of rain
World
August 29, 2024
Japan urges 4 million to evacuate as lumbering Typhoon Shanshan threatens south with up to a meter of rain
Tokyo CNN — Almost 4 million people in southern Japan have been urged to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan made landfall…
Japan claims Chinese military plane violated its territorial airspace for the first time
World
August 27, 2024
Japan claims Chinese military plane violated its territorial airspace for the first time
Tokyo CNN — Japan says a Chinese military intelligence-gathering aircraft entered its territorial airspace off remote islands in the East…
Tourists scaling the Great Wall of China can now get takeout delivered by drone
Technology
August 25, 2024
Tourists scaling the Great Wall of China can now get takeout delivered by drone
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China’s No. 2 official travels to Russia to ‘deepen’ ties as Ukraine war grinds on
World
August 21, 2024
China’s No. 2 official travels to Russia to ‘deepen’ ties as Ukraine war grinds on
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to meet with Russian leaders in Moscow Wednesday during a…
China’s one-child policy hangover: Scarred women dismiss Beijing’s pro-birth agenda
World
August 19, 2024
China’s one-child policy hangover: Scarred women dismiss Beijing’s pro-birth agenda
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Japan braces as powerful Typhoon Ampil strengthens near Tokyo
World
August 17, 2024
Japan braces as powerful Typhoon Ampil strengthens near Tokyo
CNN — Hundreds of thousands of people are being advised to evacuate in parts of Japan, with some homes losing…